General Manager, Enterprise Architecture & IT Applications

Your new company Our client is one of the leading MNCs within the commercial sector, with a strong market presence across Asia Pacific. They are currently seeking a General Manager to lead regional enterprise architecture, software development and business application strategy across the organization.Your new roleLead the overall Enterprise Architecture and oversee the IT Applications function, ensuring technology solutions align with business objectives and long-term digital transformation goals.Lead and govern enterprise architecture and application strategies across multiple markets within the Asia Pacific region.Establish and govern enterprise-wide software development best practices, covering solution design, development, testing, quality assurance, release management, and CI/CD processes.Drive architecture governance, technology standards, application modernisation, and system integration initiatives.Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications, including ERP, HRIS, Business Intelligence, Data & Analytics platforms, and other mission-critical business systems.Partner with senior business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technology solutions.Lead enterprise application roadmaps and ensure alignment across business units and technology teams.Manage internal application development teams and external vendors to ensure successful project delivery and operational excellence.Establish application governance frameworks covering security, scalability, performance, and reliability.Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Hong Kong and regional offices to support business growth and operational excellence.Lead and mentor a sizeable technology team while fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.What you'll need to succeedBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.15-20 years of experience across Enterprise Architecture, Software Engineering, IT Applications, Digital Transformation, and broader technology leadership functions.Proven experience leading enterprise-scale software development functions, including solution architecture, development, testing, and CI/CD practices.Strong experience managing enterprise applications such as ERP, HRIS, Business Intelligence, Data & Analytics platforms, and other business-critical systems.Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, application integration, software engineering best practices, and digital transformation initiatives.Experience within large commercial organisations is highly preferred, particularly within Property & Real Estate, Hospitality, FMCG, Retail, or similar enterprise environments.Hands-on experience supporting regional stakeholders and technology initiatives across Asia Pacific. Exposure to Mainland China and Singapore markets would be considered a strong advantage.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior business leaders and bridge business and technology objectives.Demonstrated experience leading sizeable technology teams, with prior responsibility for managing a minimum of 10 team members.Fluent English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) communication skills are essential, and near-native English proficiency is highly preferred. What you need to do now If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please don't delay and click APPLY NOW. For more information, please contact Kelvin Chu at kelvin.chu@hays.com.hk.